Counting on God's blessings daily.

Counting God's blessings daily is a transformative spiritual discipline that shifts our focus from what we lack to the abundant goodness that surrounds us. It is an act of worship and a fulfillment of Scripture.

Here is a poem and a guide to help you count your blessings daily.

Count Them One By One

The day is new, the light has broke, And with it,as a gentle cloak, A thousand blessings,faint and clear, Are offered from the Father here. So let us now,with purpose, start To number them within our heart.

Count the gift of breath itself, This simple,momentary wealth. A lungful of the morning air, A sign of Your committed care. “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.”(Psalm 150:6)

Count the roof, the walls, the bed, The shelter for your sleeping head. The warmth,the comfort, and the peace, That make the world’s loud clamor cease. “God… supplies… all our needs.”(Philippians 4:19)

Count the food upon the plate, This simple fare You designate As provision,kind and good, A taste of Your fatherhood. “He provides food for those who fear him.”(Psalm 111:5)

Count the faces that you love, A gift from Your great heart above. The family,friend, the kindly soul, Who help to make your spirit whole. “Every good and perfect gift is from above.”(James 1:17)

Count the work that you may do, The strength to see the task right through. The purpose found in using hands To follow His divine commands. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.”(Colossians 3:23)

Count the beauty You have made, The sunlight and the cooling shade. The bird that sings outside your door, A glimpse of love forevermore. “The heavens declare the glory of God.”(Psalm 19:1)

Count the challenges you face, And in them,find a hidden grace. For in our weakness,we are taught To lean on Him,whom we have sought. “Count it all joy… when you meet trials…”(James 1:2)

Count the peace that calms the fear, The sense that You are always near. The quiet voice within the storm, That tells your heart,“Be warm, be warm.” “The peace of God… will guard your hearts…”(Philippians 4:7)

Count the cross, the greatest gift, The loving,mighty, gracious lift That saved a soul from sin and shame, And calls you by your rightful name. “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!”(2 Corinthians 9:15)

And when the evening settles deep, Before you drift,before you sleep, Recall the blessings,one by one, Until your heart is overrun With gratitude for all You’ve done.

A Simple Practice for Your Day:

1. Morning Intention: As you wake, whisper a prayer: "Lord, open the eyes of my heart to see Your blessings today."

2. Daily Noticing: Keep a small journal or note on your phone. Throughout the day, actively look for gifts—big and small—and jot them down.

3. Evening Reflection: Before bed, review your list. Thank God for each item specifically. Read one of the scriptures above.

4. The Hard Thanks: Try to thank God even for the difficult things, trusting that He can use them for good (Romans 8:28). This is faith in action.

The more you count, the more you will find. His blessings are new every single morning (Lamentations 3:22-23).